surplus
nounHow many syllables in surplus?
There are 2 syllables in the word surplus.How to pronounce surplus:
Definition of surplus:
- surplus (noun):
- a quantity much larger than is needed.
- the amount that remains when use or need is satisfied
- a quantity or amount left over in excess of what is required
Synonyms for surplus:
excess
nimiety
overabundance
overmuch
superabundance
superfluity
surfeit
surplusage
Antonyms for surplus:
at a premium
bare
barely sufficient
barren
base
bereft
core
deficient
destitute
drained
essential
exiguous
falling short
flimsy
hardly any
inadequate
inappreciable
incommensurate
incomplete
inconsiderable
infrequent
insubstantial
insufficient
lacking
light
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